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Summary: A new study suggests that autism may be linked to the rapid evolution of brain cell types unique to humans. Researchers found that outer-layer neurons in the human brain evolved far more quickly than in other apes, with significant changes in autism-associated genes. These genetic shifts may have been favored by natural selection, potentially contributing to slower postnatal brain …

Common ADHD medication linked to increased frontal brain volume in children  PsyPost Source link

Facebook Tweet Email Link Neuroscientists from 22 labs joined forces in an unprecedented international partnership to produce a landmark achievement: a neural map that shows activity across the entire brain during decision-making. The data, gathered from 139 mice, encompass activity from more than 600,000 neurons in 279 areas of the brain — about 95% of the brain in a mouse. …

Summary: A new study shows that observing violence can make individuals more likely to act aggressively later, but the effect depends on familiarity. Male mice who watched familiar peers attack others became more violent afterward, driven by amygdala neurons that “prime” aggression. When these neurons were inhibited, the learned aggression disappeared, while activating them heightened violent responses. These findings highlight …

If you live with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you already know the problem isn’t just “period issues.” It’s that 3 p.m. crash when emails start to run together, the meeting where the right word just doesn’t emerge, the all-encompassing fatigue that copious amounts of coffee can’t fix. Clinically, PCOS is a complex endocrine condition, a combination of metabolic, hormonal, and …

What you eat has a crucial impact on your health. What if we tell you that your occasional indulgence could be killing your brain? Yes, you heard that right. And if you are a fitness enthusiast who religiously takes cheat days every week, you may want to think twice. Something as little as ‘a’ milkshake can harm your brain. A …

3 simple habits to keep the brain young, according to a top neurosurgeon  The Times of India How to train your brain  The American Legion Neurosurgeon shares time tested tips to keep brain healthy | Tap to know more | Inshorts  Inshorts Brain Health Workshop  mydailyrecord.com Ten Strategies to Keep Our Minds Healthy in an Uncertain World  Mountain News Source link

Stanford Medicine scientists investigating the neurological underpinnings of autism spectrum disorder have found that hyperactivity in a specific brain region could drive behaviors commonly associated with the disorder. Using a mouse model of the disease, the researchers identified the reticular thalamic nucleus — which serves as a gatekeeper of sensory information between the thalamus and cortex — as a potential …

One sleeping position could protect your brain from ‘decline’, expert says  Surrey Live This Common Sleep Aid May Also Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer’s  SciTechDaily Simple nighttime rituals could delay or prevent Alzheimer’s in all adults  Earth.com Expert reveals the best sleep position to protect against memory decline – and it’s bad news for those who like to lie on their back  Daily Mail …

A protein that’s central to brain aging has been discovered by scientists, who’ve gone the extra mile by also finding out how it can be stopped. FTL1, as it’s called, is a key mediator of aging in the hippocampus – a part of the brain that’s particularly badly affected as the years roll by. As much as people have tried …